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1960s Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter Reference 11899 4

Partially verified

This Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter is a stainless steel automatic diving watch from the 1960s. Produced as a dedicated tool for the diving community, this reference features a 42mm robust case and a matte black dial marked with the U.S. Divers logo. The dial displays applied tritium lume plots with a creamy yellow patina and includes a date aperture at the three o'clock position. The rotating unidirectional bezel is designed for dive duration tracking. The movement is contained within a stainless steel case with original markings on the case back. It is currently fitted with a Tropic-style rubber strap. The auction description reports that the watch has been serviced and is currently functioning. The dial and hands remain original, with a reported minor paint repair at the base of the minute hand.

Front view of the 1960s Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter showing the black dial, 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers logo, and stainless steel case.
Front view of the 1960s Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter showing the black dial, 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers logo, and stainless steel case. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diving watch
Maker / attribution
Doxa S.A.
Reference
11899 4
Catalogue / lot identifier
DXSH300T-3
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bezel

The Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter is housed in a 42mm stainless steel case. The case remains in a condition described as robust with visible, honest signs of wear. The factory finishing is preserved to a degree that the vendor suggests the case is potentially unpolished, maintaining its original dimensions.

The watch features a unidirectional 'buzzsaw' rotating bezel used for timing dives. The bezel displays wear consistent with age, though it remains without significant physical damage. The reverse of the watch retains its original factory-stamped markings.

Evidence for this section
  • “The robust case is exceptionally well-preserved and potentially unpolished its factory finishing and dimensions remain crisp with honest signs of use.”
  • “The unidirectional "buzzsaw" bezel shows honest wear with no actual damage.”
  • “The case back retains all of its original factory markings in crisp and clear condition.”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a matte black dial decorated with the 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers co. logo. The dial includes applied tritium lume plots that have developed a creamy yellow patina. It also includes a date aperture at the three o'clock position.

The original tritium-filled hands exhibit a darker patina compared to the dial. A minor repair to the white paint on the minute hand has been identified by the seller. The dial surface itself is in good condition without significant degradation, confirmed by U.V. light inspection.

Evidence for this section
  • “The matte black dial is in excellent condition, showing gentle aging and no notable damage.”
  • “The tritium lume plots have aged to a gorgeous creamy yellow patina and exhibit no degradation under U.V. light inspection.”
  • “There is a slight repair to the white paint at the base of the minute hand.”

Provenance and Mechanics

Doxa developed the Sub 300T in the late 1960s with input from professional dive teams, including Jacques Cousteau. Cousteau, as head of U.S. Divers, distributed the reference in the United States and facilitated the addition of the U.S. Divers logo to the dial.

The watch is currently equipped with a two-piece Tropic rubber strap. The auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced and is maintaining time as intended by the manufacturer.

Evidence for this section
  • “In the late 1960s, Doxa decided to dedicate resources to produce a timepiece to be used exclusively for diving.”
  • “Jacques Cousteau, who at the time was the head of U.S. Divers, was so impressed by the Doxa Sub300T that he became a distributor of the reference in the United States and co-branded the dial of the Sub300T with the U.S. Divers logo.”
  • “The watch was recently serviced and is keeping time perfectly”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber utilized within this reference 11899 4?
  • What are the precise manufacturing years for the 11899 4 reference series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1960s Doxa Sub 300T Sharkhunter Reference 11899 4
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
BrandDOXA“Brand DOXA”
Model11899 4“Model 11899 4”
Case MaterialStainless Steel“Material Stainless Steel”
Dial ColorMatte Black“Dial Matte Black”
Case Diameter42mm“Millimeters 42”
DistributorU.S. Divers“Jacques Cousteau, who at the time was the head of U.S. Divers, was so impressed by the Doxa Sub300T that he became a distributor of the reference in the United States and co-branded the dial of the Sub300T with the U.S. Divers logo.”

Visible details

  • Unidirectional bezel with 'FT' depth markings
  • 'Aqua-Lung' U.S. Divers co. logo on the dial
  • Matte black dial with tritium hour markers
  • Date window located at the 3 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • Potentially unpolished case finish
  • Originality of the minute hand paint repair

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی DOXA Sub 300T Sharkhunter رفرنس 11899 4

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 652886cf9d

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